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Original price $499.99
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Original price $499.99
Current price $449.99
$449.99 - $449.99
Current price $449.99
by Lionel

Lionel 2208010 LEGACY Base3

The ever-growing lineup of trains offered by Lionel has allowed for user flexibility from the most basic of operating controls in the LionChief category to the legendary advanced features of a Legacy locomotive. This broad range of engine control types has left a gap when it comes to having a single hand-held controller to operate a model railroad. That is until now.

Symbolically modeled after the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City, the new Lionel Base3 bridges the gap between LEGACY, TMCC, LionChief+2.0 and now LionChief, LionChief+, FlyerChief and of course conventional locomotives from a single controller. The Base3 is compatible with the Legacy Cab2 or Cab-1L hardware remotes as well as the new Cab3 APP for Android or Apple smart devices. The Cab3 App will open doors for brand new features like our 4 digit addressing feature – available for the first time on our new Vision Class A. The Base3 and Cab3 APP features many new innovations that allow you to fully connect with your world of Lionel model trains.

This revolutionary command base brings control of all Lionel engine command types to a single controller of your choosing.

FEATURES:

  • Your choice of controller:
    • Built-in Wi-Fi for full Base3 functionality with the Cab3 APP
    • Compatible with the Cab2 or Cab-1L remotes
  • Control the new VISION LINE Class A with 4-digit addressing using the Base3’s Destiny radio and the Cab3 APP!
  • VISION Class A also includes the Legacy radio for control with a Cab-1L or Cab2 remote.
  • Control Lionel Legacy, TMCC, and LionChief+2.0 engines through the Base3’s Legacy radio 
  • Control Lionel Bluetooth LionChief+, LionChief, and FlyerChief engines through the Base3’s Bluetooth radio
  • Control Lionel RF LionChief+, LionChief, and FlyerChief engines through the Base3’s RF radio
  • Layout Control System: 3 PDI ports for expanded LCS use. Built-in circuit monitoring to protect the Base3 from PDI short circuits
  • Memory module support 
    • Included writable module to easily transfer your engine roster from your Base2 to your new Base3
    • Reads older Legacy engine orange modules
  • Wi-Fi Base3 firmware updates using the Cab3 APP
  • Dimensions: 10.3” wide X 5.4” deep X 2.6” tall

Lionel Cab3 APP

Lionel is no stranger to the world of smart device applications. The iCab and LCS APPs gave users smart device control of Legacy and TMCC products using the LCS Wi-Fi module and a Legacy Base2. The LionChief APP has given direct Bluetooth control to users, allowing basic controls of everything from a LionChief locomotive up to a Bluetooth-equipped Legacy locomotive. We thought, why not combine them? Introducing the Cab3 APP for iOS and Android smart devices. This APP offers two modes that can operate concurrently. The Bluetooth tab will feel familiar to the LionChief APP, with all-new features being included. The Command Base tab connects to the new Base3 and gives full control of all Lionel command types and products. Full control of your railroad empire is now in the palm of your hand.

FEATURES:

  • Operate up to 3 Bluetooth equipped locomotives at once.
  • Cycle through using left/right arrows Lionel Voice Control lets you take charge using your voice!
  • Compatible with any Lionel Bluetooth-equipped locomotive.
  • Lionel Voice Control lets you take charge using your voice! Compatible with any Lionel Bluetooth-equipped locomotive.
  • Use the throttle handle to change speeds.
  • Watch the speed step ticker animate as the speed changes!
  • Emergency Halt: This button will stop all running locomotives at once.
  • ID number, engine name and road number, and engine image are displayed!
  • Control accessories, switches, routes, trains, and more!